Indian Seafood Dishes You Can Make in 30 Minutes

Indian cuisine is known for its rich flavors and diverse ingredients, especially when it comes to seafood. If you're in the mood for a quick and tasty meal, these seafood dishes can be prepared in just 30 minutes or less. Let’s dive into some easy Indian seafood recipes that will tantalize your taste buds.

1. Meen Curry (Fish Curry)

Meen Curry is a traditional South Indian dish that features fish simmered in a spicy coconut milk gravy.

  • Ingredients: 500g fish (preferably kingfish), 1 cup coconut milk, 2 onions (sliced), 2 tomatoes (chopped), 1 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp red chili powder, salt to taste, and fresh coriander.

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions until golden brown.
  2. Add tomatoes, turmeric, and chili powder; cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in coconut milk and bring to a boil before adding fish pieces.
  4. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked.
  5. Garnish with coriander and serve with rice.

2. Prawn Masala

Prawn Masala is an aromatic dish that combines prawns with a spicy, flavorful masala.

  • Ingredients: 500g prawns, 2 onions (finely chopped), 2 tomatoes (chopped), 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp turmeric, and salt to taste.

Instructions:

  1. In a pan, heat oil and sauté onions until translucent.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.
  3. Add tomatoes, turmeric, and garam masala; cook until tomatoes soften.
  4. Add prawns and cook for 5-7 minutes until they turn pink.
  5. Serve hot with naan or steamed rice.

3. Fish Tikka

Fish Tikka is a popular North Indian starter made with marinated fish, grilled to perfection.

  • Ingredients: 500g fish fillets, 1 cup yogurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, salt, and skewers.

Instructions:

  1. Marinate fish fillets in yogurt, lemon juice, chili powder, cumin, and salt for 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill or oven to high.
  3. Thread marinated fish onto skewers and grill for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally.
  4. Serve hot with mint chutney.

4. Shrimp Biryani

Shrimp Biryani is a fragrant rice dish that combines shrimp and aromatic spices.

  • Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice, 500g shrimp, 1 onion (sliced), 2 tomatoes (chopped), 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp biryani masala, and fresh mint/coriander.

Instructions:

  1. Cook rice until it's 70% done; set aside.
  2. In a pot, heat oil and sauté onions until golden.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes, cooking until tomatoes are mushy.
  4. Add shrimp and biryani masala; cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Layer the partially cooked rice over the shrimp, add water if needed and cook on low for 10 minutes.
  6. Garnish with mint/coriander and serve.

5. Crab Stir-Fry

This quick crab stir-fry recipe combines spices and vegetables for a delightful crunch.

  • Ingredients: 500g crab (cleaned), 1 onion (sliced), 2 green chilies, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, and spices (turmeric